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Why Kenya is betting on geothermal power
Kenya is emerging as one of Africa’s leading producers of geothermal power. While it remains a niche but growing industry globally, in Kenya it has b…
2 months ago
The new fitness tourism
Have you ever travelled to another city to run a marathon? Or gone away to train with your amateur tennis or hockey club?
Millions of holidaymakers a…
2 months ago
Getting goods to the ends of the Earth
In one of the most remote and unforgiving regions on the planet, the final stretch of any delivery becomes a test of endurance, ingenuity, and sheer …
2 months ago
L.O.L. Surprise creator Isaac Larian
Isaac Larian left Iran as a 17 year-old with $750 and went on to build a successful career in the US toy industry. Today, at 72, he’s the founder and…
2 months ago
How wrestling became big business
Professional wrestling has grown into a global entertainment industry worth billions of dollars, driven by sponsorships, new broadcasting deals, and …
2 months, 1 week ago
Reinventing Kodak
Kodak was written off as a casualty of the digital age. Now, it's betting on film again.
We hear from the chief executive, Jim Continenza, on rebuildi…
2 months, 1 week ago
Iran’s economy: Counting the cost of war
Iran’s economy is under strain from war, long-standing sanctions and a nationwide internet shutdown.
We hear from people inside the country, and ask …
2 months, 1 week ago
The Dutch village at risk from an energy project
Today - a Dutch fishing village that could be wiped off the map to make room for a mega‑energy hub.
We visit Moerdijk, to meet families, eel‑smokers …
2 months, 1 week ago
Bonus: Introducing Inheritance: Samsung
When the Samsung Chairman has a heart attack, his heir is pushed into the spotlight. The complex manoeuvring to secure his succession re-opens old fa…
2 months, 1 week ago
The tech boss who 'x-rays' businesses
We meet Alexander Rinke, the co-CEO and co-founder of Celonis, a billion-dollar company that started life as a university project between three frien…
2 months, 1 week ago